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However, interim head coach Geordan Murphy has opted not to include either hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau or centre Matt Toomua, the Australia duo who only returned from international duty on Monday afternoon.

Murphy said: “We’ve had to make a couple of changes this week but the guys have been training well and it’s good to have Graham Kitchener back for his first game of the season, especially with Will Spencer ruled out.

“There was great heart and desire from the team at Wasps last week but we know there are areas to improve and we have to get better.”